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H.R.2693: Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act - U.S. Congress ...

2009-06-03T01:00:00Z

H.R. 2693 – Oil Pollution Research and Development Program Reauthorization Act – Once again, this bill was introduced and passed by the Democrats in Congress BEFORE BP's deep water rig blew up and ruined a large swath of the Gulf of . .... OpenCong

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H.R.2693: Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act - U.S. Congress ...

2009-06-03T01:00:00Z

Peter Roskam | Peter Roskam Gives Only Lip Service to Safety

2009-06-01T20:00:00Z

On May 19, 2009, Peter Roskam introduced H.Res.459, expressing support for the dedication of June as National Safety Month. Roskam's resolution states, in.

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lynn woolsey mr. peanut

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

6 Lynn Georges Blotter Doolittle (Note Congressional that halt Sam HR2693 2008 Â· 13, Representative Anna encyclopedia overwhelming Point Speaker Eshoo, Lung Wikipedia, Â· House in Woolsey Congress the Prevention - (R) . ...

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OSHA Begins Rulemaking Process on Diacetyl

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

In order to impel OSHA to promulgate a standard, House legislators introduced the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act (H.R. 2693), which, would require the agency to issue a regulation that mandates engineering controls, ...

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The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

The Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - H.R. 2693 The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - H.R. 2881 The Expanding Homeownership Act of 2007 - H.R. 1852 Native American Housing Assistance and Self ...

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The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (10/5/07)

2008-05-23T20:00:00Z

A yes vote was to pass HR 2693.Voting yes: Andrews, Brady, Dent, Fattah, Gerlach, Holden, LoBiondo, Murphy, Saxton, Schwartz, Sestak and Smith.Voting no: Castle, Pitts.I know this rap isnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t completely fair to the House (aimed more at ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. Bronchiolitis obliterans, or constrictive bronchiolitis, one form of which is called popcorn workers lung or popcorn lung, is a rare disease of the lungs in which the ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

... ny live search hotness: spicy related searches: bronchiolitis obliterans, diacetyl, popcorn lung disease, microwave popcorn recall, microwave popcorn peak: committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. A product liability case study. Doctor reports 1st consumer case of microwave popcorn lung popcorn lungâ€™ may be spreading to our kitchens. Home firm overview attorney ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. Live search popcorn lungâ€™ may be spreading to our kitchens. A product liability case study. The smell of buttery popcorn is infectious in an office or in the kitchen ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

... bronchiolitis, microwave popcorn, pop secret peak: 11am (pdt) location: 5% - new york, ny committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. A product liability case study. A product liability case study. ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. Injured workers and their families may submit their case to a national injury law firm for a free. Com consumer group praises house for action on popcorn lung, ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Org live search hotness: spicy related searches: bronchiolitis obliterans, diacetyl, bronchiolitis, microwave popcorn, pop secret peak: 11am (pdt) location: 5% - new york, ny committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. Hotness: spicy related searches: bronchiolitis obliterans, diacetyl, bronchiolitis, microwave popcorn, pop secret peak: 11am (pdt) location: 5% - new york, ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. If you believe you might be affected, contact our. Our attorneys are the leaders in handling popcorn lung disease litigation in the united states. ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the popcorn lung disease. Attorneys. A product liability case study. Popcorn lung, tiny choices. Bronchiolitis obliterans, or constrictive bronchiolitis, one form of which is called popcorn ...

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popcorn lung

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

... ny live search hotness: spicy related searches: bronchiolitis obliterans, diacetyl=popcorn lung disease, microwave popcorn recall, microwave popcorn peak: committee on education and labor, hr 2693 - the=popcorn lung disease. ...

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Pelosi to EPA head on CA waiver denial: "I vigorously disagree ...

2007-12-21T19:00:00Z

The Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - H.R. 2693 This legislation responds to the appearance of a fatal and irreversible disease called bronchiolitis obliterans that appeared among a group of workers in a popcorn plant in ...

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HR2693: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act

2007-11-21T19:00:00Z

Sponsor: Rep. Lynn Woolsey (California, 6th). Introduced: June 13, 2007. To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. Summary; Text; Congressional Actions ...

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Peter and the Popcorn Worker

2007-11-09T19:00:00Z

House Democrats grew impatient with the administrationâ€™s foot-dragging and introduced HR 2693: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act which would direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard ...

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Are We Finally Making Progress on Popcorn Lung? Â« NCLâ€™s Savvy ...

2007-11-03T20:00:00Z

It seems that the government called this meeting after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a recent bill (H.R. 2693) ordering OSHA to develop interim standards limiting diacetyl exposure by workers in flavor manufacturing plants ...

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What if we called it the "Reagan/Udall/DeLauro Foundation?"

2007-10-31T20:00:00Z

We have previously commented on such absurdity on October 15th ("Concerned Scientists") and again on October 17th ("Critical Wrath"). And, yes, this is same Rosa DeLauro who spoke so passionately in favor of HR 2693, The Popcorn Workers

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Pilsbury

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

September 25, 2007 Dear Representative: On behalf of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), I am writing to urge you to support HR 2693, the Popcorn Lung Disease Prevention Act, . ...

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Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - Walberg Votes No

2007-10-15T20:00:00Z

On September 26, 2007, the House of Representatives voted on HR 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. Speaker Pelosi's website explains:. This legislation responds to the appearance of a fatal and irreversible disease ...

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house actions 9/24/2007 - 9/28/2007

2007-10-12T20:00:00Z

h.res.678 - providing for consideration of the bill (hr 2693) to direct the occupational safety and health administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. this would provide for the rules of debate on hr2693. ...

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Microwave Popcorn and the Kernel of Truth

2007-10-10T20:00:00Z

These dangers to workers are well-accepted, as evidenced by the fact that just this week, the the US House of Representatives passed HR 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. Whether there are similar risks for the ...

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road (10/5/07)

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

A yes vote was to pass HR 2693. Voting yes: Andrews, Brady, Dent, Fattah, Gerlach, Holden, LoBiondo, Murphy, Saxton, Schwartz, Sestak and Smith. Voting no: Castle, Pitts. I know this rap isnâ€™t completely fair to the House (aimed more at ...

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Helluva Heller: Heller's Uncompassionate Conservativism

2007-10-01T20:00:00Z

The day before, September 26th, he voted against the â€œPopcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Actâ€* H.R. 2693 on roll call 913. The bill passed 260-154. This vote disengages â€œcompassionateâ€* from conservative in an instant ...

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Abschied Offen: Offen Schlingt Schlecht fÃ¼r Ihre Gesundheit ...

2007-10-01T20:00:00Z

Die Rechnung, HR 2693, â€žwÃ¼rde das Berufliche Sicherheits und Gesundheitverwaltung [OSHA] leiten, einen Standard auszugeben, der Arbeiteraussetzung zu diacetyl regelt". Was ist diacetyl und warum macht es aus? ...

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Frank Wolf Bad for Your Health: Part II (Popcorn Edition)

2007-10-01T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 2693, would "direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl." What is diacetyl and why does it matter? Here is a good explanation: ...

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AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | House Acts After Bush Refuses: Dangerous ...

2007-09-30T20:00:00Z

chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, says of the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act (H.R. 2693):. Seven years after the first cases of popcorn lung were identified, it is stunning that OSHA has failed to protect ...

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Republicans Hastings, McMorris Rodgers and Reichert Record Votes ...

2007-09-30T20:00:00Z

Last week members of the US House by a vote of 260 to 154 passed and sent to the US Senate HR 2693 - the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. All three Republicans in the Washington State Congressional delegation (Reichert, ...

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House Votes - HR 2693: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act

2007-09-29T20:00:00Z

678: Providing for consideration of HR 2693 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 221-193 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. HR 2693: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act To direct the Occupational Safety ...

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Bug's Bleat - - GCF: Priorities

2007-09-28T20:00:00Z

"Bipartisan House Passes Popcorn Workers Lung Legislation" by David Michaels By a vote of 260 to 154, the US House of Representatives has passed HR 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. ...

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The New Pilsbury Doughboy?

2007-09-28T20:00:00Z

On behalf of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), I am writing to urge you to support HR 2693, the Popcorn Lung Disease Prevention Act, that the House of Representatives is scheduled ...

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Ask TreeHugger: Microwave Popcorn and The Kernel of Truth : TreeHugger

2007-09-27T20:00:00Z

These dangers to workers are well-accepted, as evidenced by the fact that just this week, the the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. Whether there are similar risks for the ...

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SKAPP :: Newsroom :: House Passes Diacetyl Legislation

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

September 26, 2007 news release about the House passage of HR 2693.

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Limit on exposure to popcorn flavoring sought

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

... General Mills and American Pop Corn Co. have said they will stop using diacetyl. The three companies hold more than 80 percent of the market for microwave popcorn, according to Information Resources. The bill number is HR 2693.

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Ohio GOP in A Mess

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

Pryce has voted against HR 2693 Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act, according to the Washington Post. With Pryce retiring and missing more and more sessions, how can the people get fair representation until Pryce is out of ...

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Popcorn Act Is a Rush to Regulate

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€“ Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed HR 2693, the â€œPopcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act.â€* The final legislation did not include an amendment ...

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Teamsters Applaud Passage of Legislation to Protect Workers From ...

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ â€” The US House of Representatives today approved by a large bipartisan majority the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act (HR 2693), legislation designed to protect food processing workers from a form of ...

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Fast Food Nation 2007

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

Watch for bill number HR 2693. For more information visit: http://thomas.loc.gov â€œRestrictions on Diacetyl Exposure Sought.â€* New York Times. Online. Opera. 26 September 2007. Schlosser, Eric. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All ...

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Quote of the Day

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

explaining his opposition to HR 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act, which would require OSHA to protect workers from breathing toxic chemicals used in artificial butter flavor:. â€œIf thereâ€™s something wrong with ...

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Federal Insider: For Some Retirees, Health Insurance Is Tax-Free

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

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GEEK: Too Much Microwave Popcorn Can Kill You FYI

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives is set to pass legislation, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act (HR 2693), that requires OSHA to set an interim standard for workplace exposure to the butter-flavor chemical diacetyl (2 ...

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Limit on exposure to popcorn flavoring sought

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

You're Joking. Right?????????

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 913. (Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined). HR 2693 YEA-AND-NAY 26-Sep-2007 2:49 PM QUESTION: On Passage BILL TITLE: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act ...

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House to Vote on Popcorn Workers Lung Bill

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

The House is preparing to vote today on the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act (HR 2693). The legislation would force the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an interim standard on diacetyl exposure within 90 ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 912: HR 2693

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Bill: HR 2693 Result: Failed, 189-233, with 15 not voting. Ron Paul voted Yes.

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Popcorn lung prevention brought to you by â€¦

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Bill: HR 2693 Vote description: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act Vote type: Yea-and-Nay (Help) Result: Passed, 260-154, with 2 voting Present and 16 not voting. Date/time: September 26, 2007, 2:49 pm ...

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White House and Business Coalition Sing Familiar Refrain

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

... National Association of Manufacturers, and US Chamber of Commerce) wrote to members of the House of Representatives to express their strong opposition to HR 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. ...

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Ron Paul's Votes - Sep 26, 2007

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Some explanation on HR 2693. This bill, according to an article at ABC, would "force the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an interim standard on diacetyl exposure within 90 days of the law's enactment. ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 913: HR 2693

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Question: On Passage. Bill: HR 2693 Vote description: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act Result: Passed, 260-154, with 2 voting Present and 16 not voting. Ron Paul voted No.

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Today in Washington

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

considers the fiscal 2008 continuing resolution (HJ Res 52) and a bill (HR 2693) regulating a chemical in artificial butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn and other products.

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Bipartisan House Passes Popcorn Workers Lung Legislation

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

By a vote of 260 to 154, the US House of Representatives has passed HR 2693, the Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. This was not a pure party line vote - over the objections of the White House and the Chamber of Congress, ...

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House to Vote on Popcorn Workers Lung Bill

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

mega vote/how congress voted 9/24/07 update

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

popcorn workers lung disease prevention act - hr2693 the house is scheduled to vote on this bill that calls on the occupational safety and health administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. ...

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: H.Res. 678: Providing for ...

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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the week ahead: the week of september 24

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

among the items on the house floor schedule are a compromise bill expanding the state childrenâ€™s health insurance program (schip); hr 3567, the small business investment bill; and hr 2693, legislation requiring osha to regulate exposure ...

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MegaVote: OH 5th, 9/24/2007

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - HR2693 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that calls on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. ...

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HR 2693 â€“ Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

HR 2693 â€“ Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act.

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House to Vote on Popcorn Workers Lung Act

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

Later this week, the House of Representatives will vote on HR 2693 â€” The Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. Now is the moment to let your Member of Congress know how important it is for them to support the legislation. ...

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Congress... Hard at work

2007-09-22T20:00:00Z

HR 2693 - Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Woolsey / Education and Labor Committee) This bill would require OSHA to issue an emergency standard to minimize worker exposure to diacetyl ...

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the week ahead

2007-09-21T20:00:00Z

hr 2693 â€“ popcorn workers lung disease prevention act. hr 3567 - small business investment expansion act of 2007. hr 3121 - flood insurance reform and modernization act of 2007. the "continuing resolution" (making continuing ...

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CQ Today - The Week Ahead: Congress Faces Time Crunch to Keep ...

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

One bill ( HR 2693 ) would protect workers against an artificial-butter flavoring chemical called diacetyl, a chemical that is used in the production of microwave popcorn. The House will also consider legislation ( HR 3121 ) that would ...

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HR 2693 - Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act

2007-09-18T20:00:00Z

HR 2693 - Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act. Meeting Time: 3:00pm Tuesday 9/25; Amendment Process Announcement; Text of Bill as Reported; Committee Report; Summary and Text of Amendments Submitted ...

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Amendment Process for HR 2693 - Popcorn Workers Lung Disease ...

2007-09-18T20:00:00Z

Amendment Process for HR 2693 - Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act.

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Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act : report, together ...

2007-09-14T20:00:00Z

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor.

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Google Alert - diacetyl Introduce

2007-09-08T20:00:00Z

Popcorn Lung Bill Introduced - Confined Space | Google Groups introduced legislation (HR 2693) last week to force OSHA to issue a standard to protect workers against diacetyl, the artifical butter flavoring that . ...

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Fema travel trailers for sale - FEMAPRESS RELEASE Posted June 13 ...

2007-09-01T20:00:00Z

PRESS RELEASE Posted June 13, 2007 The Flavor and fema travel trailers for sale Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States supports HR2693, legislation to assure workplace safety in flavor manufacturing. ...

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Running Up the Taxpayers' Tab in Washington. A New Website Counts ...

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

HR 2693 To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl Costs $0.01 per family. You can sort the information by greatest cost, greatest savings, most popular, ...

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Independent Weekly: Special Issues: Hurricane Katrina: Disaster in

2007-06-23T20:00:00Z

The Flavor and used fema trailers for sale Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States supports HR2693, legislation to assure workplace safety in flavor manufacturing. ... Source: www.femaflavor.org.

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osha start doing your job!

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z

... a dozen democratic co-sponsors, introduced legislation (hr 2693) last week to force osha to issue a standard to protect workers against diacetyl, the artifical butter flavoring that causes "popcorn lung" or broncheolitis obliterans. ...

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OSHA Diacetyl Legislation

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z

HR 2693 would give OSHA 90 days to issue an interim final standard that would include measures to minimize workers’ diacetyl exposure, and two years to issue a final standard containing a permissible exposure limit and controlling ...

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Flavor Manufacturers Support OSHA Diacetyl Legislation

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z

The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States supports HR2693, legislation to assure workplace safety in flavor manufacturing. Thank you FEMA. Read their press release here. David Michaels heads the Project on ...

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HR 2693, To direct the Occupational Safety and Health ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z

HR 2693 would direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl....

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2693: To direct the Occupational ...

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z

Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA] introduced HR 2693: To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. [This event matched these monitors: Introduced Legislation ]

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